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View Article 2:01 p.m. February 9, 2026 WTTW Cook County Court Clerk’s Pilot Program Streamlines Process for Paying Off Speeding Tickets https://news.wttw.com/2026/02/04/cook-county-pilot-program-streamlines-process-paying-speeding-tickets A pilot program from Cook County’s circuit court clerk is speeding up the way residents can pay off their speeding tickets. Clerk Mariyana Spyropoulos’ office has launched a new e-citation program that allows traffic citations to be transmitted to the circuit court clerk’s office electronically, which she said will cut …
View Article 2:01 p.m. February 9, 2026 WTTW Man Who Spent 15 Years in Prison After Being Framed by Disgraced Ex-Detective Should Get $7M, City Lawyers Recommend https://news.wttw.com/2026/02/09/man-who-spent-15-years-prison-after-being-framed-disgraced-ex-detective-should-get-7m Chicago taxpayers should pay $6.95 million to a man who spent 15 years in prison after he was framed by a disgraced former Chicago police detective for a 1995 murder, city lawyers recommended. Angel Diaz was 21 when he was convicted and sentenced to 44 years in prison after being …
View Article 2:01 p.m. February 9, 2026 WTTW City Lawyers Recommend Paying $16.6M Man Who Spent 13 Years in Prison After Being Framed by Disgraced Ex-Detective https://news.wttw.com/2026/02/09/city-lawyers-recommend-paying-166m-man-who-spent-13-years-prison-after-being-framed Chicago taxpayers should pay $16.6 million to a man who spent 13 years in prison after he was framed by a disgraced former Chicago police detective for a 1991 murder, city lawyers recommended. Demetrius Johnson was 15 years old when he was convicted and sentenced to 25 years in prison …
View Article 2:01 p.m. February 9, 2026 WBEZ Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on her ICE Accountability Project - WBEZ Chicago https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/02/09/former-chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-on-her-ice-accountability-project The [ _ICE Accountability Project_ ][1] is creating a repository of audio, images, video and testimonials documenting potential examples of abuse by federal agents in Chicago. _In the Loop_ discusses the project with former mayor Lori Lightfoot and learns why she believes local officials can do more to prosecute alleged …
View Article 2:01 p.m. February 9, 2026 WBEZ The ‘Say More’ guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics - WBEZ Chicago https://www.wbez.org/say-more-with-mary-dixon-patrick-smith/2026/02/09/the-say-more-guide-to-the-2026-winter-olympics The Winter Olympics are officially underway in Milan and Cortina, Italy. So, what is ski mountaineering? And which local athletes should we keep an eye on? _Say More_ talks to a family member of a local Olympian, a reporter covering the games and reviews what you need to know about …
View Article 2:01 p.m. February 9, 2026 NBC Local ‘Is that usual practice for the Olympics?: Artist says figure skater used music without permission https://www.nbcchicago.com/olympics/2026-milan-cortina/is-that-usual-practice-for-the-olympics-artist-says-figure-skater-used-music-without-permission/3889615/ On the same day Amber Glenn won [ Olympic gold as part of the team event ][31] , and stepped away from social media due to backlash over her [ comments on politics and the LGBTQ+ community ][32] , the American figure skater ended up with another headache. Canadian artist …
View Article 2:01 p.m. February 9, 2026 NBC Local What caused Lindsey Vonn's tragic crash? Experts say it was one ‘unlucky' moment https://www.nbcchicago.com/olympics/2026-milan-cortina/what-caused-lindsey-vonns-tragic-crash-experts-say-it-was-one-unlucky-moment/3889630/ [ Lindsey Vonn ][22] knows the Olympic downhill course better than anyone. She’s won a record 12 World Cup races on the Olympia delle Tofane track — split evenly between six downhills and six super-Gs — and has a total of 20 podium results there, stretching back to her very …
View Article 2:01 p.m. February 9, 2026 NBC Local Jake Paul cries from stands after fiancée Jutta Leerdam wins gold in speedskating https://www.nbcchicago.com/olympics/2026-milan-cortina/jake-paul-fiancee-jutta-leerdam-wins-gold-in-speedskating/3889655/ Controversial YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul showed up for speedskating at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Monday and was standing at his second-row seat in the stands while his fiancée, [ Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands ][10] , took the gold medal in the women’s 1,000 meters. Wearing a scarf on …
View Article 2:01 p.m. February 9, 2026 NBC Local Lindsey Vonn's father gives update on Olympian after what he says was career-ending crash https://www.nbcchicago.com/olympics/2026-milan-cortina/lindsey-vonns-father-gives-update-on-olympian-after-what-he-says-was-career-ending-crash/3889696/ Lindsey Vonn’s father said Monday that the American superstar will no longer race if he has any influence over her decision and that she will not return to the [ Winter Olympics ][1] after [ breaking her leg ][2] in the downhill over the weekend. “She’s 41 years old and …
View Article 2:01 p.m. February 9, 2026 Fox Chicago Man, 18, killed by freight train in Geneva http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/man-18-killed-freight-train-geneva #### The Brief * * An 18-year-old Geneva man was killed after being struck by a freight train near Western Avenue. * Police said he was alone and no foul play is suspected. * The incident remains under investigation. **GENEVA, Ill.** \- An 18-year-old man from [ Geneva ][7] was …
View Article 2:01 p.m. February 9, 2026 Fox Chicago Chicago weather: Breezy, seasonable temps this week and a small wintry risk Thursday http://www.fox32chicago.com/weather/chicago-weather-breezy-seasonable-temps-week-small-wintry-risk-thursday ![Chicago weather: Breezy, seasonable temps this week and a small wintry risk Thursday][1] #### [ Chicago weather: Breezy, seasonable temps this week and a small wintry risk Thursday ][2] Today we have increasing clouds with highs around 40. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with lows in the low 30s. **CHICAGO** …
View Article 2:01 p.m. February 9, 2026 Chicago Tribune Despite efforts to correct, Midlothian Mayor Village President Gary L’ Heureux received tax exemption on 2 houses in 2024 https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/09/midlothian-village-president-tax-exemption/ Midlothian’s village president has now taken homeowner exemptions on two properties under his name for three years in a row, despite what he says are efforts taken to correct the issue. Gary L’ Heureux said he was made aware of double exemptions [ he took ][11] during the 2022 and …
View Article 2:01 p.m. February 9, 2026 Chicago Tribune Valentine’s Day in Chicago: The warmest, coldest, snowiest and wettest weather since 1871 https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/09/chicago-valentines-day-weather/ Here’s a look at the warmest, coldest, wettest and snowiest Valentine’s Day in Chicago, going back to 1871. Data is from the [ National Weather Service’s Chicago office ][5] and measured at the city’s official recording site, which has been O’Hare International Airport since Jan. 17, 1980. For almost a …
View Article 2:01 p.m. February 9, 2026 Chicago Tribune Ghislaine Maxwell declined to answer questions from a House committee, citing 5th Amendment rights https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/09/ghislaine-maxwell/ WASHINGTON — Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein, declined to answer questions from House lawmakers in a deposition Monday, but indicated that if President Donald Trump ended her prison sentence, she was willing to testify that neither he nor former President Bill Clinton had done anything wrong in …
View Article 2 p.m. February 9, 2026 Chicago Tribune Super Bowl halftime show: Bad Bunny nets 135M viewers to Kid Rock’s 6M https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/09/super-bowl-bad-bunny-kid-rock/ An estimated 135 million viewers made [ Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show ][3] the most-watched mid-game performance ever, while about 6 million tuned into the Turning Point USA counterpart on YouTube, according to preliminary counts. Bad Bunny threw a joyous dance party Sunday night that started in a …
View Article 2 p.m. February 9, 2026 Chicago Tribune Gary man convicted of most charges in rape trial https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/09/gary-man-convicted-of-most-charges-in-rape-trial/ A Gary man was convicted of most charges Friday in a rape trial. Damian Donaldson, 38, was charged with 15 felonies, including rape, burglary and strangulation. He also faced a half-dozen misdemeanors. Among several allegations, court records state he sexually assaulted a woman, broke her windshield, and poured marinara sauce …
View Article 2 p.m. February 9, 2026 Chicago Tribune Indiana amendment bills would expand judges’ right to deny bail https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/09/indiana-amendment-bills-would-expand-judges-right-to-deny-bail/ Two partner bills passed the House Judiciary committee Monday that would amend the Indiana constitution as it relates to a judge’s authority in setting bail. Senate Joint Resolution 1, authored by Sen. Eric Koch, R-Bedford, would allow for a constitutional amendment to state if someone commits a crime other than …
View Article 2 p.m. February 9, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times La alegría llena Humboldt Park durante la fiesta de medio tiempo del ‘Benito Bowl’ https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/02/09/la-alegria-llena-humboldt-park-durante-la-fiesta-de-medio-tiempo-del-benito-bowl * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][42] * [ Facebook ][43] * [ Bluesky ][44] * [ Email ][45] * [ Reddit ][46] * [ Flipboard ][47] [ ![][48] ][49] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. Algunos aficionados se estaban …
View Article 2 p.m. February 9, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times White Sox bring back Erick Fedde to compete for spot in rotation https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/02/09/erick-fedde-signs-white-sox-return * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][26] * [ Facebook ][27] * [ Bluesky ][28] * [ Email ][29] * [ Reddit ][30] * [ Flipboard ][31] GLENDALE, Ariz. — The [ White Sox ][32] brought back a familiar face to fight for a spot in …
View Article 2 p.m. February 9, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Jueza federal permitirá a Marimar Martínez publicar mensajes de texto enviados por el agente que le disparó https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/02/09/jueza-federal-permitira-a-marimar-martinez-publicar-mensajes-de-texto-enviados-por-el-agente-que-le-disparo * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][11] * [ Facebook ][12] * [ Bluesky ][13] * [ Email ][14] * [ Reddit ][15] * [ Flipboard ][16] [ ![][17] ][18] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. Los fiscales federales dicen …